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Ohio Optical Frontiers Showcase Brings Together Regional Optics Community

On Friday, May 2, 2025, the Institute for Optical Science (IOS) hosted its first Ohio Optical Frontiers Showcase at the ElectroScience Laboratory. Designed to foster collaboration across Ohio’s…

OPTICA Student Chapter Hosts “Physics of Light” Workshop for Middle School Students

Three weeks ago, the Ohio State University OPTICA Student Chapter hosted local middle school students for a hands-on Physics of Light workshop. The event featured games, live demonstrations, and…

Expanding Horizons in Optical Science: IOS Travel Awards Create International Opportunities

Earlier this month, the International School on The Frontiers of Attosecond and Ultrafast X-ray Science was held in Erice, Italy, at the Ettore Majorana Foundation and Centre for Scientific…

The IOS Member Research Series is Off to a Strong Start!

The IOS Member Research Series is off to a strong start, showcasing the groundbreaking work of our members from different research areas. Our first two talks featured innovative…

The IOS Biannual Newsletter: Second Edition Now Available

A Message from the Director of IOS, Lou DiMauro:

As we step into 2025, I am excited to share the latest developments within…

A Message from Our Director: Exciting New Funding Opportunities for IOS Members

Dear IOS Members, 

I am pleased to announce two new funding opportunities available to Institute for Optical Science (IOS) members: the Agostini/DiMauro Visiting Scholar Funds and the…

X-lites Launches Working Groups & Welcomes NEXT

The X-lites Network has launched three working groups for 2025 to address key…

Dina Eissa Wins Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition

Chemical Physics student Dina Eissa has been selected as the first-place winner of the College of Arts and Sciences Three Minute Thesis…

Highlighting Excellence in Research and Creativity: The Agostini Prize

This article is a rendition of an original article published on Ohio State News.…